El Hierro Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
El Hierro has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In El Hierro temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in September to a pleasant 20°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 17°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
El Hierro sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 142 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in El Hierro, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives low rainfall, with an average of 29 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 5 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.4 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our El Hierro Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In El Hierro, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in El Hierro.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 78%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit El Hierro in Spain
During the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
September has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 29 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 235 hours of sunshine.
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